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2007 Olivier Leflaive Freres Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

91-93 / B+

Tasted by Mike Supple - 03 Feb 2009

Fairly dense aromas of toast and spice around thick lemon and tons of flinty pear. The intense flint carries on to the front of the palate, supported by lemon zest. Medium bodied and incredibly well balanced; rich, yet finessed. A long mineral finish with lingering pear and lemon.

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